SUMMARY:
Lead the transformation of finance operations across Sub-Saharan Africa as their Head of Shared Services Centre!
POSITION INFO:
Lead the Shared Services Centre's Finance operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in AP, AR, GL, and fixed asset processes, while driving standardisation, digitalisation, and process optimisation.
This role is based in Springs, Johannesburg East.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically and operationally manage SSC Finance for the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
- Ensure compliance with accounting, tax regulations, and internal controls.
- Oversee month-end/year-end closings, group reporting, and external audits.
- Drive digital transformation and implement tools for O2C, P2P, and process improvements.
- Standardise finance processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Lead and develop a team of 30, fostering skills and competencies.
- Collaborate with regional treasury for cash flow and forex matters.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor KPIs, ensuring performance and service excellence.
Key Challenges:- Balancing stakeholder expectations with operational efficiency.
- Driving continuous process improvement and team development.
- Maintaining high standards of professionalism and service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience:- Education: Honours Degree (BCom Accounting preferred), MBA advantageous.
- Experience: Over 10 years in SSC Finance in an international context, with exposure across Africa.
- Skills:
- Strong IFRS, tax, treasury, and budgeting expertise.
- Proficient in SAP and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Proven leadership in change management and digitalisation.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and resilient with strong interpersonal skills.
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